Had no report he could offer the Astronomical Society. Outlines the situation in Chile. Hopes to arrange the material on his recent voyages in the form of a book.
Had no report he could offer the Astronomical Society. Outlines the situation in Chile. Hopes to arrange the material on his recent voyages in the form of a book.
Encloses letter from CG's brother regarding barometer scales. Hopes JH had pleasant trip from Catania to Palermo in company of Count [Bessa?]. [Niccolò] Cacciatore will give JH six-year collection of DG's meteorological observations, soon to be published.
Hopes that JH will help her to finish a catalogue of 2500 nebulae that she and William Herschel began but never completed.
Forwards recently received item to JH in Göttingen. [Mary] Baldwin in Slough reports good health of JH's mother. CLH will see JH soon.
Relieved that JH has returned safely from his European tour.
Is leaving from Cambridge. Hopes that he will come. Has some new things on functional analysis to discuss.
Has been appointed director of a company. Offers shares to JH. Has sent books to G. A. A. Plana. Wife and children in Devon.
The Insurance firm for which he acted as director has been wound up. Has taken a holiday in the country.
Is glad to hear of his speedy return. Regarding JH's instruments and their passage through the customs. Is writing a book on Assurance Companies.
Regarding the change of ownership and policy of the Edinburgh Philosophical Journal. Would like a paper from him for the first number. Marked 'Private.'
Praises JH, JH's father, and their telescopes highly. Asks JH not to forget commission to FS.
Is sending a letter from Dr. John Brinkley, and the corrected elements of the comet.
Met Mr. Smedley a few days ago and the latter has the impression that JH is to write the article on Heat for the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana. Comments on this and wonders if he can request the articles from JH. Sends letter via Charles Babbage.
Hears a letter from JH has miscarried. Anxious that JH should write an article on Heat as FL is too busy.
Hopes to see JH on JH's return visit to Geneva. Encloses quartz specimen, amethyst crystal. Sends regards to Charles Babbage.
Acknowledges receipt by Jameson & Aders of Astronomical Society's 1824 gold medal, to be delivered to J. F. Encke in Gotha. [JH annotation: Encke confirmed receipt of medal.]
Requesting information of the dispersion of rays in Crown and Flint glass.
Description of theory of a telescope, though not practical yet.
Would be pleased if JH would obtain some flint-glass for him when he goes to Munich.
On the matter of helping a friend who is being maligned [Mrs. Bowdich], and about JH's projected Continental tour.